title: Pyropia plicata sp. nov. (Bangiales, Rhodophyta): naming a common intertidal alga from New Zealand.
abstract: A commonly found red alga of the upper intertidal zone of New Zealand rocky coasts is described for the first time as Pyropia plicata sp. nov. This species has been incorrectly known as Porphyra columbina Mont. (now Pyropia columbina (Mont.) W.A.Nelson) for many years. Pyropia plicata is widespread and common, and it is readily distinguished from other species of bladed Bangiales in New Zealand by its distinctive morphology, with pleated blades attached by a central rhizoidal holdfast.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Private Bag 14-901, Wellington 6241, New Zealand ; School of Biological Science, University of Auckland, PO Box 92-019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Wendy A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Nelson
keywords: Bangiales; New Zealand; Porphyra, Pyropia columbina; Pyropia plicata sp. nov.